From LI to France, a soldier’s illustrated letters of WWI

He and his fellow draftees watched bucolic Long Island unfold, as residents of each village along the line ... donated the collection of 19 letters and eight postcards to the historical society. Seven ... read more

Their world had been erased almost overnight,” former Hampton History ... writes, “and many succeeded.” Not every white landowner struggled with the problem of race when the war was over. At Smith’s ... read more

UK flood warning: thousands evacuated from homes

A Kent County Council spokesman said ... we are working with our colleagues in Dover District Council, Canterbury City Council, Swale Borough Council, the NHS and the voluntary sector to ensure ... read more

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FROM LIFE AMONG THE ELITE TO CHARGES OF THEFT

At Hampshire, he studied history, classics and philosophy -- time-tested topics ... in the rocking chairs on the wooden porch for coffee and pastries. Historic post cards, home-baked breads and jars ... read more

Old times not forgotten: Civil War at 150

From Lincoln's White House to the official residence of Confederate President Jefferson Davis ... She's from Indiana, he from Pennsylvania. Now living in Norfolk, Va., they've concluded we're still ... read more

Despite the changing of the guard at two Fairfield County, Conn. theatres ... Allenberry Playhouse in the "picture postcard village" of Boiling Springs, Penn., three hours west of New York City, might ... read more

What does Bill Moos have in common with Willa Cather?

Moos shared stories tied to his Nebraska homestead history. Continue reading your article with a digital subscription. Moos family traces its roots through eastern Montana, Nebraska and Washington ... read more

10 best York County history galleries of 2016

10 best York County history galleries of 2016 This Hex Murder photo gallery topped all the photo slide shows on the York Town Square blog Check out this story on ydr.com: http://on-ydr.co/2ixwj75 ... read more

Councils in Swaffham back A47 dualling campaign

Swaffham Town Council and the parish councils of Narborough and Pentney announced they were backing the campaign at a meeting on April 3 in Narborough, which was called by Norfolk County Councillor .. ... read more

'Just dual it!' - campaign will push government to pledge more cash for A47

Graphic: Norfolk County Council ... businesses, residents and visitors – anyone who has ever travelled down the Acle Straight – to lend their voices and support this campaign by posting on social ... read more

Jim McKee: Ingleside, Nebraska, home to an early mental hospital

Nebraska’s mental hospitals have a long history of name changes, with Ingleside in Adams County perhaps conveying the greatest ... $75,000 was authorized for a facility at Norfolk to be called the ... read more